Politics
Mills Narrowly Wins Democratic Primary For Governor
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Maine Attorney General Janet Mills defeated a list of Democratic candidates in Tuesday’s Maine gubernatorial primary.
Mills will now take on Republican candidate Shawn Moody in the general election to determine who will replace sitting GOP Gov. Paul LePage.
With 77 percent of precincts reporting, Mills defeated a slew of Democratic candidates with 32.7 percent of the vote. Experts expected the vote to be tight among the top contenders, but favored Mills going into the primaries. She defeated opponents Adam Cote, who had 28.4 percent of the vote, and Betsy Sweet with 16.2 percent of the vote.
Democratic candidates Mark Eves, Mark Dion, Diane Russell and Donna Dion received minimal votes.
Mills ran on her own record and experience, promising a government that will respond more proactively and expand Medicaid coverage. “I’ve spent my life fighting to protect Maine families, defend working people, and preserve our stunning natural resources,” Mills wrote on her campaign website. “As Governor, I will do everything in my power to make Maine the safe, beautiful, prosperous state we all want for our children and grandchildren.”
She will now face off with Moody in the November 2018 elections.
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